My most anticipated books coming out in January of 2026. A mix of fantasy, mystery, historical fiction and memoir.
Most Anticipated Book Releases January 2026
My Favorite Read of June 2025: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Title: Project Hail Mary Author: Andy Weir Publisher: Ballantine Books Description: Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or... Continue Reading →
My Most Anticipated Book Releases July 2025
Here are some of the books that have caught my eye for July of 2025.
Picture Book Recommendations for Juneteenth
A selection of picture books which can be used to fascilitate Juneteenth conversatios.
Most Anticipated Book Releases March 2025
My most anticipated book releases for March of 2025.
Middle Grade Book Review: Dealing with Dragons by Patricia Wrede
I announced at the beginning of the month that I was participating in the Middle Grade Carousel Monthly Challenge. This month's theme was cold-blooded animals. I decided to pick dragons for my cold-blooded creature. This classic has been on my shelves for awhile. Princess Cimorene is bored of being a princess. So she runs away... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Read of October 2023
A little late this month, but I'm excited to share this one. Goodreads Synopsis: A riveting new novel about an indomitable young woman in Virginia during Prohibition. Most folk thought Sallie Kincaid was a nobody who’d amount to nothing. Sallie had other plans. Sallie Kincaid is the daughter of the biggest man in a small... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: What if I’m not a Cat? by Kari-Lynn Winters and Kelly Collier
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free digital advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Title: What if I'm not a Cat? Authors: Kari-Lynn Winters Illustrator: Kelly Collier Publication Date: June 6, 2023 Publisher: Kids Can Press Book Description: A sweet, playful story about identity - and... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Review: The Most Important Animal of All
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a digital advance reader's copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Title: The Most Important Animal of All Author: Penny Worms Publisher: Jolly Fish Press Publication Date: June 6, 2023 Description: Seven children champion an animal for the top spot. Is it the ELEPHANT... Continue Reading →